delay vs change

change vs delay

delay and change both are nouns.

delay and change both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delay	Yes	No	Yes	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, change is a hypernym of delay; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than delay:

delay: slow the growth or development of
change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of delay include alter, modify.

delay (noun)	change (noun)
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time	the action of changing something
time during which some action is awaited	a different or fresh set of clothes
	a thing that is different
	a difference that is usually pleasant
	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
	the result of alteration or modification
	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
	money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
	a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

delay (verb)	change (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
stop or halt	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
slow the growth or development of	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
act later than planned, scheduled, or required	change clothes; put on different clothes
	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
	remove or replace the coverings of
	become deeper in tone
	change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
	give to, and receive from, one another

Difference between delay and change

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